Comment on Eastern Mud Turtle 40D0026390 by Cristian-M
Are they in the same family as snapping turtles? He looks like one...
Sliders are in the family Emydidae, and snapping turtles are in the family Chelydridae.
Pond sliders are carnivorous, so they have sharp jaws, just as the snappers.
Pond sliders are carnivorous, so they have sharp jaws, just as the snappers.
This one appeared like he had some chops on him!